X5 Grille option suggestions! (first time owner)

Jay89 · 01-22-2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

I prefer the fat slat version...

those rims are killing it!!

P1 · 01-22-2018, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay89

those rims are killing it!!

I appreciate it! Photo was taken at a very flattering angle...

Samurai of 2day · 01-23-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Killacam13 , put together a shopping list and PM me. I'll work out a deal for you.

I double QC all of the parts I am selling.

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Originally Posted by brandonsim

Personally prefer the dual slate, got mine from Ben rgsport

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Killacam13 , put together a shopping list and PM me. I'll work out a deal for you.

I double QC all of the parts I am selling.

I definitely recommend consulting RGSport for your mod needs as well. Great customer service and the quality of the parts are excellent.

My double slatted grilles, as a reference.

Jlu88 · 01-23-2018, 07:48 AM

Here are pics of my double slats for reference. Definitely recommend Ben r33_RGSport for your parts

r33_RGSport · 01-23-2018, 08:54 AM

Samurai of 2day , Jlu88 , brandonsim , thank you guys for the good words. Greatly appreciate it.

yewlock , that's where I come in to help you guys spend your money wisely. I don't push anyone to buy products if they don't even need it or want it.
That's why I failed as an employee, hahaha. I can't tell my customer to buy that ugly ass product just because the boss need to get rid of it. Or in my case now, I don't sell a product that I don't believe in their quality and won't recommend it.

yewlock · 01-23-2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Samurai of 2day , Jlu88 , brandonsim , thank you guys for the good words. Greatly appreciate it.

yewlock , that's where I come in to help you guys spend your money wisely. I don't push anyone to buy products if they don't even need it or want it.
That's why I failed as an employee, hahaha. I can't tell my customer to buy that ugly ass product just because the boss need to get rid of it. Or in my case now, I don't sell a product that I don't believe in their quality and won't recommend it.

You are asset to the forum. Great help to OP.

Kzang · 01-23-2018, 09:34 AM

I prefer the OEM grill.

Some Photos of mine for reference

yewlock · 01-23-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

I prefer the OEM grill.

Some Photos of mine for reference

Beautiful car. Nice looking lip.

Killacam13 · 01-23-2018, 11:54 AM

thanks everyone for great responses and leads.
now I just can't decide on single or dual slat.. both looks great.. hmm decisions decisions......

Samurai of 2day · 01-23-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Killacam13

thanks everyone for great responses and leads.
now I just can't decide on single or dual slat.. both looks great.. hmm decisions decisions......

It's a tough choice indeed, but you can't go wrong with either option.

I ran with the OEM gloss black grilles for a little over a year, until the "M" version, minus the actual "M" emblem became available.

I liked the double slat kidney grilles a bit more,only because it's angled a bit more aggressively than the OEM black grilles... which are fine as well.

Mostly I switched just to change it up to keep things fresh.

Wtfitzvi · 01-23-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlu88

Here are pics of my double slats for reference. Definitely recommend Ben r33_RGSport for your parts

[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/dYgPsm/Fixed_2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/iyP5ww/Clean.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/cUaT3R/Eibach_Pro_2.jpg[/IMG]

Looks awesome! Do you have close up pics of the fender trim? Deciding on getting them or not.

Killacam13 · 01-23-2018, 11:10 PM

Thanks everyone, finally decided to go with double

Chigger · 01-24-2018, 10:58 AM

Can you change your stock grill when you have night-vision?

iconoclast · 01-25-2018, 07:31 AM

yes. you purchase an oem grill which is made for vehicles with NVA.

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Originally Posted by Killacam13

Thanks everyone, finally decided to go with

are those oem? hopefully you went with the oem bits. you will notice a huge quality difference.

Killacam13 · 01-29-2018, 03:58 PM

Got them in today and got a friend who owns a body shop install it for me. 10 min is all it took and it looks great!

chunp · 06-10-2018, 11:39 PM

Killacam,

Those look great.

I am waiting on my 18’ space gray x5 to finish building.

The first thing I want to do is swap out the kidneys as well. The finished product looks great. Do you mind linking me to the amazon seller?

Lastly, any regrets with the dual vs single slat?

Thanks again!

chunp · 06-14-2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LocksmithNick

PM sent. $85 and a USA seller. Can't beat it.

Also, the Autotecknic set is $150 on eBay, in case you'd like to go with a "name brand"...just search "Autotecknic BMW X5" and you'll see them.

Would you mind pm'ing me as well?

I think I literally have the exact same car (being built now) as the OP. My interior is terra dakota, can't see what his/her's is.

My car will be ready to pick up ~6/23.

I have a few other questions for the general crew here:
1. What are the odds the dealer swaps the grill out for me when I pick up the car?
2. I am looking to swap my tires out for those continental ones (forgot the SKU, but there is a thread I just read up on it.) I read someone was able to swap for free at a local spot. Does anyone know any in the North NJ area that could accommodate?
3. You all rock. I have learned so much!

Good looking, all.

chunp · 06-14-2018, 12:29 AM

Jlu -

Noticed that protruding setup on your license. Is that for shitty parkers in NYC or is that something else?

Was curious as I am in the NYC area as well. With my new car coming, trying to figure out if I should clear wrap the bumpers or just roll the dice.

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Originally Posted by Jlu88

Here are pics of my double slats for reference. Definitely recommend Ben r33_RGSport for your parts

chunp · 06-15-2018, 02:35 PM

Mad, no love up in this piece!

Hahahaha.

Killacam13 · 06-23-2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chunp

Killacam,

Those look great.

I am waiting on my 18’ space gray x5 to finish building.

The first thing I want to do is swap out the kidneys as well. The finished product looks great. Do you mind linking me to the amazon seller?

Lastly, any regrets with the dual vs single slat?

Thanks again!

I went back and checked my purchase history but it says no longer available. They are plenty on Amazon though. I like the dual look, but when I get tired of them going to try the single also.

ScottC25 · 06-24-2018, 03:47 PM

I have the 360 view option on mine, its an 18 car and when searching on ebay, on doing the compatibility check I constantly get told that the grills available are not compatible?

Is this right, or is there some kind of error happening here?

I'm in the Uk, so any tips on where to purchase black grills would be much appreciated.

jo2134 · 06-24-2018, 05:52 PM

360 view has nothing to do with the grilles. I have it on my car as well, the front camera sits in between the grilles

01-23-2018, 07:48 AM	#26
Jlu88 Second Lieutenant 360 Rep 225 Posts Drives: X5 XDrive35i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (1)	Here are pics of my double slats for reference. Definitely recommend Ben r33_RGSport for your parts __________________ 2017 X5 xDrive35i M Sport - Space Gray \| Adaptive M \| Eibach Pro \| H&R Spacers \| MPPK \| MPE \| Autotechnik Gloss Black Dual Slat Kidney Grills \| Autotechnik Gloss Black Fender Vents \| Leather Knee Pads \| Painted Front Reflectors \| M50D Trim - Gone
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01-23-2018, 09:34 AM	#29
Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I prefer the OEM grill. Some Photos of mine for reference __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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01-23-2018, 11:54 AM	#31
Killacam13 Enlisted Member 78 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	thanks everyone for great responses and leads. now I just can't decide on single or dual slat.. both looks great.. hmm decisions decisions......
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01-23-2018, 11:10 PM	#34
Killacam13 Enlisted Member 78 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone, finally decided to go with double Attached Images
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01-24-2018, 10:58 AM	#35
Chigger Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Can you change your stock grill when you have night-vision?
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Killacam13 Enlisted Member 78 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 sdrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Got them in today and got a friend who owns a body shop install it for me. 10 min is all it took and it looks great! Attached Images
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06-10-2018, 11:39 PM	#38
chunp New Member 13 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Killacam, Those look great. I am waiting on my 18’ space gray x5 to finish building. The first thing I want to do is swap out the kidneys as well. The finished product looks great. Do you mind linking me to the amazon seller? Lastly, any regrets with the dual vs single slat? Thanks again!
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06-15-2018, 02:35 PM	#41
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06-24-2018, 03:47 PM	#43
ScottC25 Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 261 Posts Drives: M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I have the 360 view option on mine, its an 18 car and when searching on ebay, on doing the compatibility check I constantly get told that the grills available are not compatible? Is this right, or is there some kind of error happening here? I'm in the Uk, so any tips on where to purchase black grills would be much appreciated.
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jo2134 jo2134 385 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M Competition Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	360 view has nothing to do with the grilles. I have it on my car as well, the front camera sits in between the grilles __________________ 2021 X5 M Competition Tanzanite Blue II/Black Full Merino with Midrand Beige Past: 2019 M5 Competition Alpine White/Aragon Brown Full Merino Leather 2018 X5 35i M-Sport Space Gray / Mocha Nappa 20" 469M Wheels 2015 528xi Dark Graphite / Cinnamon Brown 2013 X5 50i Platinum Gray / Cinnamon Brown 20" Y-Spoke Wheels
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